Boston Bruins vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction 1-6-24 NHL Picks

The Tampa Bay Lightning need a win after losing 3 of their last 5 games. The Boston Bruins look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins prediction.

Tampa Bay Lightning Betting Preview 

The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Canadiens and Wild this week, while losing to the Jets. The Tampa Bay Lightning are averaging 3.25 goals per game and are scoring on 29.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Nikita Kucherov leads Tampa Bay with 27 goals, Victor Hedman has 33 assists and Steven Stamkos has 111 shots on goal. Defensively, the Tampa Bay Lightning are allowing 3.4 goals per game and are killing 80.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jonas Johansson has given up 70 goals on 642 shots faced, while Andrei Vasilevskiy has allowed 47 goals on 481 shots.

Boston Bruins Betting Preview 

The Boston Bruins beat the Red Wings and Blue Jackets this week, while losing to the Penguins. The Boston Bruins are averaging 3.15 goals per game and are scoring on 27.9 percent of their power play opportunities. David Pastrnak leads Boston with 23 goals, Charlie McAvoy has 22 assists and Brad Marchand has 106 shots on goal. Defensively, the Boston Bruins are allowing 2.59 goals per game and are killing 85.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Linus Ullmark has given up 51 goals on 609 shots faced, while Jeremy Swayman has allowed 45 goals on 575 shots.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Boston Bruins prediction

The Tampa Bay Lightning and the plus money is always worth a look given their history, but they continue to be hit or miss, and you’re never sure which side is going to show up. The Boston Bruins have put together a nice week with wins in 4 of their last 5 games, and they’re at home here where they’re 11-3-3 on the season. Give me the Bruins and the somewhat reasonable price.